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Mrs. Devorah Leah Reiter, 47, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Mrs. Devorah Leah Reiter, a devoted Shlucha in Long Island, who inspired many through her strength and unwavering Emunah in the face of challenges. She passed away on Thursday, 27 Iyar, 5786 • Read More

‘Reshet’ Mechanchim Gather for Seudas Hoda’ah Following Year of Open Miracles

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As part of a broad series of Seudos Hoda’ah taking place throughout Eretz Yisroel, administrators and educators from the Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch school network gathered near the Kosel for a moving evening of gratitude, thanking Hashem for the many miracles experienced over the past year. Leadership emphasized the importance of strengthening feelings of gratitude and simcha in accordance with the Rebbe’s horaos • Full Story, Photos

Police Commander Awards Special Medal to Shluchim in Siargao, Philippines

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Following the growing activities of the Chabad House on the island and the assistance provided by the Shluchim during several unusual incidents requiring cooperation with local law enforcement, a delegation of police commanders paid a special visit to Rabbi Mendel and Rivka Shpindler to discuss the needs of the Jewish community, increased security coordination, and strengthening ties between them • Full Story

Napierville Mesivta Hosts Major Lag B’Omer Celebration

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Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Napierville hosted a major Lag B’Omer celebration that brought together hundreds of people for an uplifting and memorable day • Full Story, Photos

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Chabad, Ponevitch and Lakewood Converge in Buenos Aires

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During a South American tour organized by the Keren Olam HaTorah, Litvishe Roshei Yeshivah from Ponevitch, and Lakewood met with the Rebbe’s Shluchim in Buenos Aires, Argentina • Read More

After Repeated Violence in 770, Two Arrested Following Defiance of Gabbaim and Rabbonim

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After repeated incidents of violence and disorder in 770 Eastern Parkway, and following numerous warnings by the gabbaim and neighborhood rabbonim, two individuals were arrested this week and are expected to face prosecution • Read More

Rabbi Raitport Visits Flourishing Oholei Torah, Delivers Shiur Kloli

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Oholei Torah was honored to welcome Harav Hagaon Rabbi Yitzchok Raitport Shlita, who was warmly greeted by members of the hanhola, including Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shlomo Kaplan, and Rabbi Nachman Schapiro, משפיע ראשי of the Beis Medrash • Full Story, Photos, Video

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Vehicle Ramming Attack on 770

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The suspect behind the vehicle ramming attack on 770 pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to the incident that took place during the busy Yud Shevat weekend earlier this year. The attacker repeatedly rammed his vehicle into the entrance of Shul while hundreds were nearby. In a tremendous miracle, no one was injured • Full Story

Two Days of Inspiration and Discussion: Kinus Mechanchim Concludes in Moscow

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Dozens of Shluchim and mechanchim gathered in Moscow for two packed days of lectures, workshops, and educational discussions during the annual Educators Conference held at the Chabad House in Zhukovka, on the outskirts of the Russian capital • Full Story

Netanyahu Says Secret UAE Visit During Iran War Led to Diplomatic Breakthrough

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a covert visit to the United Arab Emirates during the recent Iran conflict led to a significant diplomatic breakthrough between the countries, while Emirati officials deny that any unannounced meeting occurred • Full Story

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Outrage After IDF Soldier Sentenced to 30 Days in Military Prison for “Moshiach” Patch

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An IDF soldier from the Nachal Brigade was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in military prison after wearing a “Moshiach” patch on his uniform during a visit by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in Yehuda and Shomron • Full Story

Trump Administration Proposes New Fertility Benefits Rule

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The Trump administration announced a new proposed federal rule aimed at expanding access to fertility treatments and IVF benefits for American families. The proposal follows months of advocacy by the organization Tzedek, which has been actively involved in promoting broader fertility access policies at the federal level • Read More

What Led The Rebbe To Institute The 12 Pesukim?

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For Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Katzman explains the story behind the Rebbe’s institution of the Twelve Pesukim. As we mark 50 years since they were introduced, see how The Rebbe empowered children to learn and share the foundations of Yiddishkeit while building a sense of purpose, confidence, and connection to their mission in life • Watch

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Starts This Friday: Double Park & The MTA Will Ticket You – The B12 Bus Line Gets ACE

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Update: the MTA will start ticketing drivers after a 60-day warning period on the B12 route serving Crown Heights will implement Automated Camera Enforcement to ticket drivers along its route • Full Story, Details

Bamidbar: Life Is An Empty Desert?

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This week we begin ‘Bamidbar’; the fourth book of the Chumash (Five Books of Moses). It begins with G-d ordering Moses to count the Jews after they left Egypt [which is why it is also called “Pikudim” (“Numbers”)]. But this doesn’t seem to make sense; G-d is omniscient, He certainly already knew the number. Why the order to count? • Read More

Download: Weekly Kovetz Divrei Moshiach, Bamidbar

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In honor of Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar, the Machon Lehafatzas Toraso Shel Moshiach has released this week’s pamphlet, featuring the Farbrengen from Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar, Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5742 • Download

Caught on Camera: Suspicious Individual Seen Searching Porches

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Crown Heights Shmira released surveillance footage showing a suspicious individual walking onto private porches and around residential properties at approximately 2:00 AM. The individual appeared to be looking around homes and checking for items left outside • Read More, Watch

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Baby boy to Yanki and Chanie Denburg — Coral Springs, FL

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Baby girl to Shmuel and Chanie (nee Wilhelm) Pevzner — Crown Heights

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Baby girl to Mattanya and Rochel (nee Notik) Ginsburg — Crown Heights

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WATCH: Crown Heights Community Members Back Ahron Gluck for Assembly

Endorsements and support from respected members of the Crown Heights community have been piling in for Assembly District 43 candidate Ahron Gluck, including Rabbi Yossi Garelik, Rabbi Meir Shur, Shloimy Baitch, and Mendy Pellin, ahead of the important election • Read More, Video
Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging

Former city council candidates Benny Rosenberger and Yehuda Shaffer talk about why community leaders and voters are diverging in the 2026 Primary election: “This divide comes from two different views of how to exercise political power” • Read More
Chovevei Torah Shiur Daled Gathers for Annual Class Photo at 770

Bochurim of Shiur Daled of Yeshivas Chovevei Torah gathered in front of 770 for their traditional annual class photograph, together with members of the hanhalah and yeshivah staff, marking a meaningful milestone in their year • Read More, Photos
NYC Health + Hospitals to Open Second Bridge to Home Facility in Crown Heights

Crown Heights hotel switches to transitional housing for “unhoused” NY’ers diagnosed with serious mental illness • Read More

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NYC is Considering Making Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Car-free

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